WELCOME TO SAINT ANDREW’S
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| At St. Andrew’s, we welcome everyone who seeks to experience God (in some way) – and we respect the dignity of every human being. Whether you are a year-round Islander, a summer resident or guest, or a first-time visitor, we very much hope you enjoy your time with us. Come as you are, come be who you are, and see! |
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OVER 100 YEARS OF HISTORY |
| St. Andrew’s began in 1895 as an Episcopal mission, and by 1910 the church building was consecrated. It features Tiffany stained-glass windows and a pulpit the shape of a dory. |
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>> explore our traditions |
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COME AND VISIT |
| We are located on the beautiful Island of Martha’s Vineyard. If that’s not reason enough to make it out here, learn more about our endearing Episcopal church. |
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>> come and visit St. Andrew’s |
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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE |
| St. Andrew’s is an episcopal Church, part of the world-wide Anglican Communion, and a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. |
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>> learn about the Episcopal Church |
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RECTOR’S MESSAGE
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| Greetings, friend! And welcome to our website…we’re so glad you found us! It’s a little hard to describe all the things that are happening here at St. Andrew’s, but I have to say this: Great things are definitely happening, and it’s exciting. Really.For those who’ve wondered about church these days, this might be a good church to try. I believe all of us have a hunger and thirst inside that can’t be satisfied by food and water. It’s our spiritual side, and life becomes wonderful when we pay attention to it and explore it. The trick is to find a space that can help us nurture our spiritual lives and grow in a safe and welcoming environment.Some churches are better than others at providing that sort of environment. Those that succeed work for success. We at St. Andrew’s have joyfully undertaken that work.If you are seeking a place that is renewing itself, we might be just the right fit for you. And if you have a family, this might be a great fit for them, too. A good church can be a wonderful help and lift in life—and in ways that might surprise us.>> read more |
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SUNDAY WORSHIP AT ST. ANDREW’S
September through June
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I – Quiet and contemplative; without music.
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| 9:00 AM |
Sunday School for children grades K – 4.
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| 10:00 am |
Newer (Rite II) Holy Eucharist. Expressive; with organ and choir.
Coffee and celebration follow
Nursery open. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. ANDREW’S
| *Please see our Monthly Calendar to look at the month(s) ahead! |
| Sunday, May 20 is our annual Parish Picnic, 10 am at the Sailing Camp on Barnes Road in Oak Bluffs. We’ve got BBQ, games, friends, family and fellowship—so please make sure to join us and feel free to bring along some friends to share with us! |
RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS: PLEASE BE A PART OF IT! Here are some things you can do to help out—
- Find someone after worship who’s on our team and pledge some cash…
- Email Amy Sullivan at shmoopiemv@aol.com and ask her what you can do to help…
- Donate something cool for our Silent Auction to be held Sunday, June 10 to benefit the American Cancer Society…
- Come to our Potluck Dinner Sunday, June 10 at 5:30 with a free-will offering (and the Silent Auction)…
- Come help us work on the Chariot (our team ‘float’) Saturday morning at 8:30, May 19, here at St Andrew’s…
- Sign up to be on the “St Andrew’s Prays for a Cure” Relay for Life Team and come for all or part of the Relay weekend, Friday afternoon, June 1, through Saturday afternoon, June 2 (sign up sheet in the Parish Hall). And even if you can’t stay, please come and say hello to your friends at the tent! …
- Bring a photo of a departed loved one (you can part with) and we’ll place it on our Team Chariot…
- “Buy” a Luminary and give us the name of someone you’d like to remember (either Cancer fallen or survivor) at the moving Luminary Ceremony…
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Women’s Faith Sharing Group meets Saturdays at 8am at St Andrew’s Church Parish House. A little coffee and tea, a little Scripture, and PLENTY of sharing! Open and light, and all are welcome. The group meets every FIRST and THIRD Saturday from 8:00 am – 9:30 am. Current schedule: April 21, May 5 & 19, and June 2 & 16. We’ll end for the summer then and begin again on October 6. Come and give it a try!
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| Men’s Faith Sharing Group meets every 2ndand 4th Saturday of the month at 8:00 am at the Federated Church. If you haven’t tried it, why not? It’s cool! Lasts about an hour and it’s a great way to start off a weekend! Please see Father Chip for details. |
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